Private tour in Palermo Patricia Angela H
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 6 people
6 hours
Private transportation
1
Patricia Angela H.
Buongiorno, my name is Patricia. I am a Doctor in Art History and History . My compatriot, the...
Itinerary not perfect? Message Patricia Angela H. to build a tour that's just right for you.
It seems that you don't have accounts which you could contact the guide from...
Being one of my favorites, since my Phd, I always loved to combine medieval history with cultural and religious aspects. This tour will give you a perfect overview of Norman architecture in and around Palermo and the special position held by the norman St. Rosalia, whose memory will be crucial in 2024. That is why we will start with a short visit at Palermo patroness, St. Rosalia driving to the cave, where she died & to her statue, which overlooks the Sicilian coast on top of Mount Pellegrino, a unique panoramic experience. Our driver will then bring us to the cathedral & cloister of Monreale. I will familiarize you with the first highlight of arab norman architecture. After a lunch break in cosy Monreale, we will round up by driving back to Palermo. I will show you other highlights, such as the Palatine palace chapel & nearby St. Johns Hermit church, forerunners of Monreale, whereas the cathedral in Palermo was a symbol of competition. Our tour ends with the meaningful churches, Martorana & St. Cataldo.
- Pick up at your hotel/accommodation/or agreed meeting point in Palermo. - Drive on top of Monte Pellegrino it takes up to 30 minutes to reach our first stop, Saint Rosalia's cave ( 9:00h-7:00h) (visit about 20 minutes) - Second stop on top of Monte Pellegrino under statue of Santa Rosalia, Panoramic view (about 15 minutes) - Driving to Monreale (30 minutes depending on traffic conditions) - Monreale cathedral (9:00-12:45h) and cloister garden ( 9:00-7:00h). Total visit about 1hr30. - Lunch break at Monreale (about 60 minutes) - Driving back to Palermo city center ( 15 minutes) due to general traffic intensity between Palermo-Monreale - Drop-off (End of hired Driving Service) at Norman Palace & visit of Palatine Chapel ( 8:30-16:00h) - Nearby visit San Giovanni dei Erimiti (St. Johns Hermit Church) (9:00-18:30h) - About 10 min walk to visit Palermo cathedral (7:00-19:00h) - Another 10 min walk to Pz Bellini, visit (outside) of Martorana & St. Cataldo Church. Tour can be customized!
Contact your local guide to know more!!
For this tour, we will have a private vehicle and a driver. There will be a hired vehicle driving us to the sight seeing points from Palermo up to Monte Pellegrino and down to Monreale and back to Palermo center to start the walking part. I am not a driver, but my companion is! I can arrange a Mercedes Vehicle ( Berlina Classe C Gruppo H) or Van (Gruppo M Vito)on demand All vehicles or vans will be Mercedes with NCC drivers, aircondition, waterbottles.) If you need another solution let me know.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The Palermo Cruise Port or Habour which is situated very evidently in front of the pedestrian square called Via A. Amari, which will lead directly up to the Teatro Politeama towards the city center.
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
You will receive an email shortly with your booking and payment information.